This morning, @SecAFOfficial announced the official names of the Air Force’s newest Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury, during his keynote address at the @AFA_Air_Space's #AFANational Conference.
Revealing popular names was a natural next step for the CCA program as the Air Force modernizes the nation’s aerial combat fleet. The Air Force intends to purchase about 1,000 combat-ready, semi-autonomous systems that will extend reach, awareness and survivability of American airpower in contested environments. Meink confirmed that the service would have 500 of the aircraft by 2032.
More to follow.
Today, Germany’s first F-35 took center stage at its official rollout ceremony. 🇩🇪
A defining milestone bringing 5th Gen capability to the Luftwaffe to strengthen deterrence, interoperability with NATO allies and security for decades to come.
You’re hot and you’re cold… 🎵
#NASAWebb is split into a “hot side” and “cold side” by its sunshield. The sunshield will always be facing the Sun to block out heat and light, as Webb's mirrors need to stay extremely cold to observe faint heat signals in the universe!
Japan's fighter jets have flown with cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji and dragons.
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force gives selected F-15s elaborate paint schemes to celebrate anniversaries. The designs draw on Japanese art and cultural symbols, with flowering branches and mountain scenes extending across the aircraft. These decorated fighters carry commemorative artwork into the sky to mark milestones in the service's history.